Professional Practice Assistant or Associate Professor of Veterinary Clinical Skills

Overview

The Department of Veterinary Clinical and Life Sciences (VCLS) in the College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) at Utah State University (USU) is seeking applicants for a professional practice Assistant or Associate Professor of Veterinary Clinical Instruction position, with a fiscal year or academic year appointment, with the assignment of 95% teaching and 5% service; or 70% teaching, 25% research and 5% service.  The anticipated start date is January 1, 2026. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications.

This candidate will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of veterinary professionals by providing them with the practical knowledge and skills to excel in their careers. The candidate is expected to deliver hands-on clinical skills instruction and other curricular instruction in line with their expertise in the new Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree curriculum.

USU CVM will be admitting its inaugural class of 40 students in the fall of 2025 and supporting a class size of 80 veterinary students in subsequent years. This position offers multiple opportunities for professional development in instruction, and innovative teaching methods. Applicants with an interest in the development of innovative teaching and assessment methods and resources are strongly encouraged to apply. The qualified applicant will have the option to engage in educational and scientific research.

This position is eligible for excellent benefits, including 13 paid holidays, 22 paid vacation days/year, a 50% tuition reduction (per USU Policy) for employees and dependents, competitive health benefits packages, and a generous contribution to retirement. In addition, up to 4 days/month may be used for consulting work. View more information here: Summary of Benefits 2024-2025

Utah State University is a premier land- and space-grant institution committed to excellence, access, and inclusion. It is located in Logan, Utah, in the heart of Cache Valley in Northern Utah.  The area is known for its outdoor recreation opportunities.

Responsibilities

Position Responsibilities for Teaching:

• Develop and deliver hands-on clinical skills instruction in the DVM degree curriculum
• Develop and deliver other DVM curriculum instruction based on successful candidate’s expertise
• Develop and implement innovative teaching methodologies, assessment tools, and evaluation criteria to measure veterinary students’ proficiency

Position Responsibilities for Service:

• Contribute to the department, college, university, and profession through service (e.g., serve on graduate student, curriculum, hiring, and admissions committees)

Position Responsibilities for Research (if applicable):

• Develop and carry out a research program that includes mentoring students to produce quality research as well as seeking external funding to support the research program
• Publish scholarship in peer-reviewed scientific journals
• Steady and consistent record of research or creative endeavors supporting your scholarly activity

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Earned DVM degree or equivalent
• At least three years of clinical veterinary experience
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work independently and as a team member in a collaborative setting

Additional Qualifications Necessary for the Rank of Associate Professor:

• Demonstrated ability to design and successfully implement clinical skills curricula in a DVM degree program
• Demonstrated ability to publish refereed scientific/educational research
• Demonstrated ability to acquire extramural funding (for candidates seeking a research appointment)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience teaching clinical skills to veterinary students
• Board certification in a relevant veterinary specialty area

Required Documents

Along with the online application, please attach:

Curriculum Vitae (CV) to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Resume/CV"

Cover letter to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Documents 1-10"

Statement of teaching philosopy and methods to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Documents 1-10"

Statement of research interests (if applicable) to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Documents 1-10"

Name and contact information for 3 professional references to be entered into Candidate Profile

**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**

Advertised Salary

Commensurate with experience and qualifications, plus excellent benefits

ADA

Employees typically work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants, but not, necessarily, occasional temperature changes.  

College/Department Highlights

The Professional Practice Assistant or Associate Professor of Veterinary Clinical Skills Instruction will be joining the College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) at an exciting point of transformation. In 2022 the state of Utah approved the creation of a full four-year Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree program at USU. The CVM has received approval through its accrediting agency, the American Veterinary Medical Association Council on Education, to admit its inaugural class of 40 students in the fall of 2025, and cohorts of 80 veterinary students in subsequent years. The new college is the only veterinary medical education program in Utah. The CVM is dedicated to providing top-tier education and training to the next generation of veterinarians. Our program emphasizes hands-on learning, innovative teaching methods, and a commitment to excellence in veterinary care. Join our dynamic team and contribute to shaping the future of veterinary medicine.

University Highlights

Founded in 1888, Utah State University is Utah’s premier land-grant, public service university. As an R1 research institution, Utah State is dedicated to advancing knowledge and serving the public good through innovative research and scholarly activities that are grounded in reciprocal engagement with local, regional, and global communities. USU prepares students to be active, civically engaged leaders who are prepared to address critical societal challenges. Dedicated to providing a high-quality and affordable education, USU remains a leader in research, discovery, and public impact.

USU enrolls over 29,800 students, both online and in person at locations throughout the state. Utah State’s 30 locations include a main campus in Logan, Utah, residential campuses in Price and Blanding, and six additional statewide campuses, along with education centers serving every county. USU educates students from all 50 states and more than 80 countries. For over 100 years, USU Extension has served and engaged Utahns, serving every county in the state.

Competing at the NCAA Division I level, USU is a proud member of the Mountain West Conference and will join the Pac-12 Conference beginning in the 2026-2027 season. The Aggies’ long-standing tradition of athletic and academic excellence is exemplified by recent Mountain West regular-season and tournament championships in women’s volleyball, three consecutive Mountain West tournament titles in women’s soccer conference championships, and a first-ever conference championship for gymnastics, reflecting USU's commitment to perseverance and achievement.

Utah State is dedicated to fostering a community where all individuals feel respected, valued, and supported and where diversity of thought and culture are cultivated. We seek to recruit, hire, and retain people from all walks of life who will champion excellence in education, research, discovery, outreach, and service. We believe that promoting a strong sense of community and belonging empowers and engages all members of USU to thrive and be successful. Forbes recognized our commitment to employees when they named Utah State the best employer in Utah in 2023. Learn more about USU. 

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*updated 12/2025

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*updated 10/2025